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Patent GB-190415703-A (GB)
Title: Variable Speed Mechanism
Inventor: CUSTEAD WILLIAM DOWNING
Filed: 1904-07-14
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 15,703. Custead, W. D., and Manrara, E. July 14. Motor road vehicles.-Variable-speed mechanism stated to be applicable to motor road vehicles is arranged with a wheel 26 mounted on a crank axle 25 and driven from a motor by means of a chain 27 or other gear. The cranks 28 are set at a rightangle and are connected by rods 30 to pivoted links 31. Each link 31 has a slide block 34 adjustable in position by means of links 43 and lever 44, 45. The blocks 34 have pivots for the rods 42, the other ends of which are pivoted at 410 to oscillating levers 41. Rods 47 are also pivoted to the levers 41 and are connected at their free ends to the levers 55 carrying the ratchet clutches for driving the wheel 51 by means of the friction drum 54. The levers 55 have enlarged ends as shown in Fig. 4 with concentric and cam surfaces 57, 56 with which the cams 58 can variably engage so as to throw the levers 55 to eccentric positions for producing a gripping-action. The cams 58 are mounted on an inner shaft 59 provided with a toothed wheel 60, Fig. 1, by which the position of the cam can be regulated through the movement of a crank 63 and wheel 61 for the purpose of producing a free engine, direct and reverse driving, and also a braking action. The friction drum is gripped by means of a shoe 68, Fig. 4, in which a grooved guide-piece 69 is set to engage with projections 71 on the block 20 attached to the lever 55. Guide-rollers 64 press against the face of the friction drum 54 to hold the parts in position. The wheel 51 is connected to the driven shaft by chain or other gearing.
Patent GB-190416940-A (GB)
Title: Improved Heat Non-conducting Material.
Inventor: MUELLER GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 16,940. M³ller, G., and Jarck, E. Aug. 2. Non-conducting coverings and compositions.-The ingredients, consisting of clay, asbestos, silicious marl, vegetable fibres (rendered fireproof by treatment with aluminium sulphate), and ground cork, and sometimes starch flour, are well mixed with water, and yeast is added to render the mass elastic and spongy. The composition may be applied directly to the surfaces to be covered or compressed in suitable moulds to form insulating- shells for boilers, steam pipes, &c.
Patent GB-190418127-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Latching Mechanism of Mortice Locks.
Inventor: TONKS CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-08-22
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 18,127. Tonks, C. W., Tonks, E., and Tonks, G. A., [trading as Tonks & Sons, E.]. Aug. 22. Latches; locks, key. - Relates to latching- mechanism for mortice locks of the type in which the case is made of reduced width towards the end. To the follower A is fixed the arm a which extends into the wide part of the case. Pivoted in the case are two L-levers B, E, the former of which has an arm b<1> extending downwards and pivotally secured to the bolt tail by the pin c, and an arm b extending over to the arm a as shown, and the lever E having an arm e<1> bearing against the arm b<1> of the lever B, and an arm e extending to beneath the follower arm a. By turning the follower in either direction, the bolt is withdrawn by the lever B, in the one case direct, and in the other case through the intermediation of the lever E. A suitable spring G is supplied for shooting the bolt. A lock bolt H is combined with the latch, the pivot pin C of the lever B acting as a guide therefor.
Patent GB-190419361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Thread Dressing Machines
Inventor: FREDENBURGH GEORGE ALBERT
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 19,361. Fredenburgh, G. A. Sept. 8. Threads, polishing &c.-A reciprocating motion is imparted to the portion of the threads between the twisting-heads and the ironer, thus causing them to roll on the brushes before being polished by the ironer. This motion is imparted by tension rods n mounted on a carriage consisting of bars j, Fig. 3, secured by rails k. The bars project from the sides of the machine and are fixed to a vertical bar u which passes through a diagonal slot p<3> in a sliding plate q. This plate is reciprocated by an eccentric t and connecting-rod r, and, being prevented from moving laterally by the sides of the bracket supporting it, the carriage is caused to reciprocate on rollers m, which run in slots at both ends of bars j. The threads pass through twisting-heads h of the form described in Specification No. 7432, A.D. 1904, and driven by cords i, Fig. 2, over brushes A which lay the projecting fibres, and over a steam heated ironer B which polishes them.
Patent GB-190424554-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Benzenes (also called Benzols) and Hydroxyl-derivatives of the same.
Inventor: SCHOLVIEN LUDWIG
Filed: 1904-11-12
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 24,554. Scholvien, L. May 27, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Benzene and its homologues; phenols.-Benzenes and phenols are obtained by the electrolysis of coal, tar; or a tar product, in presence of an acid, base, or salt and water free or combined. The mixture may be contained in a porous cell surrounded by an external conducting-liquid, or the current may enter the mixture direct ; continuous or alternating current may be used. The duration of the action may be regulated so that benzenes or phenols are obtained ; if desired, benzene may be used as the raw material so as to produce phenol.
Patent GB-190428236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Embossing Presses.
Inventor: CHARLESWORTH SHEARD
Filed: 1904-12-23
Granted: 1905-11-16
Abstract: 28,236. Charlesworth, S. Dec. 23. Embossing.-Relates to guards for screw embossing- presses. A fence or guard C, adapted to run on the bed of the press, is coupled by an arrangement of links a<1>, a, a<3>, a<4> to the movable platen B. When the platen B is in the raised position, the guard is pushed to the back of the press, but moves forward and pushes the operator's hand or other obstruction out of the way on the descent of the platen.
Patent GB-190501226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pictorial Postcards, View Books, Almanacks, Show Cards, and the like.
Inventor: WHITE EDWARD LEWELLIN
Filed: 1905-01-21
Granted: 1905-07-13
Abstract: 1226. White, E. L. Jan. 21. Picture frames. - Pictorial post cards, view books, almanacs, show cards, &c. are constructed in the form of a frame a, b, Fig. 5, having within it a sliding sheet c which is attached to the inside of the frame by tapes e, fastened at f and d to the sheet c and back b respectively. To these tapes are also attached cards g bearing pictures &c., so that, when the sliding sheet or card c is partly withdrawn as shown, the pictures are displayed and turned over one by one, the reverse movement closing up the whole again. In a modification, a second set of cards i, Fig. 6, are added, and the case h and sheet k are so arranged that, on withdrawal of the sheet at either end, one of the sets of pictures is displayed. Pictures may also be formed on the card c, Fig. 5, and the inside of the back b.
Patent GB-190502243-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Engines.
Inventor: EVANS ARTHUR FREDERICK
Filed: 1905-02-04
Granted: 1906-04-04
Abstract: 2243. Evans, A. F. Feb. 4. Gas or explosive-vapour engines.-Liquid fuel and a small quantity of air are injected into the combustion chamber a<2>, through the inlet passage d3, by a piston pump d to which is connected a piston c, working in a chamber open to the cylinder inlet and exhaust port a<3>, through a communicating- pipe b<1>. Towards the end of the up-stroke ef the pistons c, d, which is effected by a spring c<1>, liquid fuel is drawn into the chamber d', through the inlet pipe e<1> and nozzle e<3>, by a current of air entering the vacuous space below the piston d through the valve e' and the governor-controlled valve e<5>. On the down-stroke, the fuel and air are forced into the combustion chamber through a camactuated valve d<2> by air forced into the chamber b during the compression stroke of the working piston. The invention has for its object the use of heavy oils, and solid fuel may be used if liquefied before reaching the nozzle e3.
Patent GB-190502318-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Adjustable Spanner.
Inventor: TAYLOR ARTHUR GILLETT
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 2318. Taylor, A. G. Feb. 6. Pliers; spanners.-An adjustable spanner has a pair of members a, b pivoted together at c, the sides of the jaws d being parallel only when opened nearly or quite to their widest extent. The jaws may be clamped in any desired position by means of a fly-nut g working in a slot f. Other clamping means may be employed.
Patent GB-190505192-A (GB)
Title: Screwed Cotter Bolts
Inventor: CALDWELL BENJAMIN
Filed: 1905-03-13
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 5192. Caldwell, B. March 13. Cotters. - Relates to cotters for securing and adjusting connecting-rod brasses, for fixing cycle cranks to axles, &c., and consists in forming a round or square screwed cotter bolt with two flattened tapering parts 2, one extending from each end, so that the article can be used from either end, a nut on the wider end serving to withdraw the article and the other nut adjusting and holding it in position. In case of breakage of the retaining nut, the article can be reversed and the other taper flat brought into use.
Patent GB-190508518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Detachable Tool Handles.
Inventor: ASHERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-04-20
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 8518. Ashert, W. April 20. Handles.-The detachable handle 17, Figs. 2 and 4, of a miner's pick or similar tool is shod with a tapered, transversely-notched, handle socket 15 entering a tapered oblong eye of the tool head 10, and is locked to the head by a cross-piece 11 secured to the handle socket by a screw 12 and fitting into side notches in the head. To fit another tool to the handle, the screw 12 is unscrewed until the cross-piece 11 may be lifted out of the transverse notch 16 and turned at rightangles, when the tool head can be removed and a fresh one substituted and locked as before. The notch 16 allows adjustment to suit variation in the fit of the head and socket. The socket may be made of cast metal and with a solid end to add weight to the tool.
Patent GB-190510594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Sheet Lead and Apparatus used therein
Inventor: CLAREMONT ERNEST ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-05-20
Granted: 1906-05-10
Abstract: 10,594. Claremont, E. A and Stratton, J. May 20. Squirting; slitting; straightening.-Sheet lead is made by squirting a thin cylinder, slitting it in the direction of its length, and then flattening it out. Molten lead is poured through an orifice P into the space between a container C and a die D, means being provided to prevent the molten lead from running out at the open end. A hydraulic ram B then presses the container C and die D against a hollow plunger E which does not wholly fill the space between them, and the pipe G is thus squirted out. A knife blade N slits the tube as it comes out, and wooden drums mounted in groups form a spreading- apparatus H<2>,the flattened sheet being fed forward by rollers H<1> rotated through friction gearing from a rack J moved by the hydraulic ram. The plunger and container may come in contact at one point so that the slitting is unnecessary, and they may be of spiral form so that the lead emerges in the form of a sheet wound spirally.
Patent GB-190512772-A (GB)
Title: Device for Sharpening Lead and other Pencils
Inventor: GUHL HEINRICH AUGUST HERMANN
Filed: 1905-06-20
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 12,772. Guhl, H. A. H. June 20. Pencil-sharpeners.-Relates to pencil-sharpening machines of the kind in which a rotating pencil s is pressed through a slot of a conical guide g against a rotary cutter h. The cutter h, the cutting-edges of which are preferably arranged tangentially or obliquely, is disposed so that the cut is from the point rearward, along, or nearly along, a generatrix of the cone to be cut. In the machine shown, the cutter h is driven from a handwheel i on the main shaft a through gearing k, l, and the pencil s is carried by a chuck n fitted on a carriage c and rotated from the shaft a through gearing n<1>, a'. A removable pan e receives the shavings.
Patent GB-190512860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Package-rolls of Metallic Leaf Employed for Decorative Purposes.
Inventor: COE WALTER HAMILTON
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 12,860. Coe, W. H. June 21. Drawings to. Specification. Gilding. -Consists of a package roll in which the fillet of metallic leaf is wound between two paper strips.
Patent GB-190513644-A (GB)
Title: An Iron Drain Pipe Stopper.
Inventor: BEASLEY WILLIAM ISAAC
Filed: 1905-07-03
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 13,644. Beasley, W. I. July 3. Stopping pipes.-Fig. 1 shows a cast iron stopper for stoneware, iron, and other pipes, gullies, traps, interceptors, junctions and the like applicable for closing the outlets or inlets of inspection or cleansing openings. A spring lever d pivoted between lugs c is arranged to pass between set-screws h in upturned lugs of plates e. These plates, which have segmentally-shaped outer ends, are secured by screws f passing through slots. Fig. 5 shows an earthenware stopper and pipe. In this stopper the lugs c are cast with a tang, which, together with sockets provided for the set-screws f, are fixed in the earthenware disk by lead. Linings k of bitumen are provided for the socket and stopper.
Patent GB-190513762-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers.
Inventor: LANE EDWARD
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 13,762. Lane, B. July 5, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Water-tube boilers ; saddle-shaped boilers; flues, internal ; feed-water, supplying ; steam receivers.- The saddle-shaped boiler, of which three views are given, comprises an internal tapering flue which is traversed by water tubes 9, 10, the annular steam receiver 8 about the chimney 5, and feedwaterdistributing pipes 20. The pipes 20 pass along each side of the boiler and are provided with a plurality of apertures so as to avoid the stirring up of precipitated mud &c. Each branch of the feed-pipe 18 is provided with au independent valve. The cross water-tubes are in two sets. One set 10 passes to the outer shell of the boiler where the tubes are fitted with plugs 11, and waterdirecting nozzles 13. The other set of tubes 9 terminate at the inner shell.
Patent GB-190516274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mixing Valves or "Blenders," chiefly for use with Wash, Needle and Foot Baths, Douches and the like.
Inventor: PLATT JAMES
Filed: 1905-08-10
Granted: 1906-03-29
Abstract: 16,274. Platt, J. Aug. 10. Tabular valves; lift valves; casings.-A mixing valve of general application, but chiefly for use in regulating the supply of hot and cold water to needle, foot, and other baths, douches, and the like, consists of two tubular lift valves so arranged that the cold water is turned on before the hot water. One form of the invention is shown in Fig. 1, in which g<1>, g<2> are the cold and hot water inlets respectively. Valves i, j, operated by the spindle n, and provided with ported tubular extensions k<1>, k<2>, control the supply to the mixing-chamber d, which is provided with a suitable outlet. Packing-rings n<2> seat upon annular ridges in the casing when the valve is closed. The perforations l in the cold-water valve are arranged in a plane at right-angles to the axis of the tube, the perforations l<1> in the hot-water valve being arranged in a plane situated obliquely to the axis. The effect of withdrawing the valves is first to uncover simultaneously the holes l, thereby admitting a full supply of cold water, and then to uncover the holes l<1> one by one, a gradually increasing supply of hot water being obtained. In a modification, the two valves are separate, but are simultaneously actuated by right and left handed screwed spindles which are geared together, one of the spindles carrying the operating hand-wheel. In a further modification, the two spindles are actuated by separate handles so arranged that when the valves are closed the cold-water handle obstructs the hot-water handle, thereby preventing the turning on of the hot water. The Provisional Specification states that provision may be made for actuating the valves independently, when desired.
Patent GB-190521451-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means or Apparatus for Facilitating the Formation of Sound Metal Ingots and other Castings.
Inventor: HADFIELD ROBERT ABBOTT
Filed: 1905-10-21
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 21,451. Hadfield, R. A. Oct. 21. Castings; casting. -To prevent or reduce the formation of blowholes, cavities, &c., the metal in the upper part of the mould is heated and maintained in a liquid condition, while the casting is cooling, by the combustion of charcoal or other solid fuel supported directly or indirectly by the metal below, a blast of compressed air being caused to impinge on the fuel. The mould 1 is provided with an upward extension 3, lined with sand 4, in which is placed the fuel 5. A layer 7 of innocuous material, s u c h as iron slag, may be arranged between the metal and the fuel to prevent carburization of the metal and loss of its heat by radiation. In proximity to the moulding-pit or place where the casting is effected is a vertical pipe 8, connected to a compressed-air main 9 and provided with a bent-over portion 8<a>, the free end of which is provided with a bead 10 carrying radial horizontal pipes 11 perforated on their undersides so that air may issue from them in a downward direction. The pipe 8 is provided with a controlling-valve 12 and a stuffing-box joint 13 so that the portion 8<a> may be turned into its operative and inoperative positions.
Patent GB-190522890-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Feeding and Cutting Leaf Metal in Gilding or Stamping Presses.
Inventor: BLANKMEISTER OTTO
Filed: 1905-11-08
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 22,890. Blankmeister, O. Nov. 8. Gilding and silvering.-Leaf metal a which is fed to gilding or stamping press is wound with marginal strips c between the metal and the paper band b as described in Specification No. 1788, A.D. 1905. The paper and metal pass along a guide d, and the paper then passes between feed-rollers e,f, intermittently rotated while the metal passes under the press and between feed-rollers k, k<1>, l, also intermittently rotated. The leaf-metal strip is cut by shearing apparatus l, shown in detail in Fig. 3, in which bars o first clamp the strip and the knife m then cuts the metal, leaving the marginal strips c uncut.
Patent GB-190522996-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Blotting or Writing Appliance.
Inventor: THOMSON ALEXANDER CRAIGHEAD
Filed: 1905-11-09
Granted: 1906-10-25
Abstract: 22,996. Thomson, A. C. Nov. 9. Writing-pads.-A writing-pad comprises a wooden frame a which is provided at the top with a groove b for the reception of pens, and to which is hinged by means of hinges h a back g, between which and internal flanges a' the blotting-paper k - is secured. The back g is retained in position by turn-buttons i. One or more ink bottles e are provided, having formed thereon dovetailed projections f adapted to fit into clips d on plates c screwed to the frame a. The appliance is supported in an inclined position by a cross-piece j.
Patent GB-190523481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Non-skidding or like Bands for Wheel Tyres.
Inventor: GROSE JOSEPH GEORGE
Filed: 1905-11-15
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 23,481. Grose, J. G. Nov. 15. Tyres, pneumatic. -Under the leather outer cover C and covering the inner ends of the studs B, a leather strip E<1> is attached, and a second leather strip E protects the rubber tyre D. The strips enclose an air-space and prevent the leather jacket from chafing the rubber tyre. The strips are arranged with their grain sides facing, and the outer one is attached by hollow ventilating-rivets F placed under the non-skid band.
Patent GB-190604371-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for Controlling the Supply of Air in Blue Flame Gas Burners.
Inventor: HERBERS HERMANN
Filed: 1906-02-22
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 4371. Herbers, H. Feb. 22. Gas burners; air supply, regulating. - The air supply to an atmospheric burner is controlled by a resilient and removable split ring a. [Reference h a s been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 6411, A.D. 1896, and No. 14,995, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Lamps &c.].]
Patent GB-190606062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Agitating Apparatus for use in Evaporating, Distilling, Emulsifying, Gas-washing, Pulping, and all similar Industrial Purposes.
Inventor: CLARK ALFRED Z
Filed: 1906-03-13
Granted: 1906-10-18
Abstract: 6062. Clark, A. Z. March 13. Washers.-Agitating-apparatus for use in evaporating, distilling, emulsifying, gas-washing, pulping, &c. comprises a propeller rotating in an open vertical cylinder suspended in the centre of a tank &c. with deflecting-plates. Fig. 7 shows the apparatus arranged for washing gases. The cylinder B is perforated and adjustably suspended in the tank A by screw-threaded shafts. The shaft E carrying the propeller F runs in ball bearings H, I carried by a girder D, the propeller preferably working below the cylinder B. The gas is led down by pipes R, R<1>, the latter being normally smaller than the cylinder B. A perforated ring V made in sections is placed between the pipe R<1> and the tank A, and the deflecting-plates N, N', attached to angle iron-straps N<3> upon the cover Q on opposite sides of the girder D, are made in two pieces attached to the outside and inside of the pipe R<1>. Preferably they overlap at the centre and their lowest points touch the tank bottom. Iron oxide or lime may be supplied through a man-hole T. Aeration depends upon the speed of the propeller.